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Surgical Supply Tech

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Nov 9, 2023 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you kept a supply area clean and organized when it was busy.

What they are checking: Whether they keep standards up under pressure, which matters for infection prevention.

How do you give good customer service to clinical departments that depend on you?

What they are checking: Whether they see nurses and techs as customers and follow up on requests.

What would you do

A surgical team needs an item before a case starts and it is not on the shelf. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they move quickly, know backup sources and communicate clearly with the team waiting.

This is a casual role that may cover different shifts. How do you get up to speed quickly when you have not worked in a while?

What they are checking: Whether they can step in reliably on short notice without needing a full re-training.

You follow the Supply Chain Lead and help train others. How would you show a new tech your routine?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their work clearly and model good habits for others.

What would you do if you noticed one department using far more of an item than usual?

What they are checking: Whether they flag unusual usage to find waste, errors or a real change in need.

About the work

How do you review par levels and usage to decide whether a supply room is stocked right?

What they are checking: Whether they use actual usage data to adjust stock instead of just refilling what is empty.

What does bin optimization mean to you, and how have you done it?

What they are checking: Whether they can set up storage so staff find items fast and stock rotates properly.

How would you handle a manufacturer recall for an item used in procedures?

What they are checking: Whether they pull every affected item quickly and document it so nothing reaches a patient.

What experience do you have with ordering, receiving and stocking in a hospital or warehouse?

What they are checking: Whether they already know the basic flow of materials or will need training from scratch.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Under the direction of Supply Chain Leadership, ensures maintenance of the health care delivery system through the critical process of supply ordering, receipt, distribution and maintenance of inventories in Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter. Provides high levels of service to internal and external customers to assure continued availability of supplies and equipment required for patient care. Responsible for consistent and accurate delivery of supplies to the Invasive Services department areas as well as engaging in perpetual and periodic inventory maintenance and documentation. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Associate's degree or three years of experience in healthcare, supply chain or a surgical services environment. • Experience in Healthcare or a surgical services environment preferred. • Experience with an automated Materials Management Information System (MMIS) or similar technical system that has on-line functions is strongly preferred. PeopleSoft MMIS, Par Excellence and Q-Sight software and/or client-server or web-based MMIS experience is preferred. • Ability to critically think and problem solve, along with the ability prioritize and make decisions that directly impact patient care. • Ability to complete assigned work under minimal supervision and communicates issues as well as suggested solutions (verbally and in writing) in a timely and professional manner. • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, visitors, clinicians, and staff while performing duties. • Ability to work discreetly around patients, visitors and medical staff while completing work assignments. • Able to use equipment commonly associated with supply management and delivery such as hand trucks, dollies, balers, and IT equipment such as handheld scanners devices, computers, barcodes printers, printers and copy machines. • Strong sense of personal accountability, service orientation, sensitivity and responsiveness to the requests from departments and the pace and intensity unique to surgical service platform. Has a high degree of situational awareness. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses:

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